There is a marked revival of sentiment among the ex-service men In Western Australia, and sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League and unit associations are displaying more interest in their affairs than ever before. The foundation on which these organisations are built is comradeship, and the old ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), Thu 14 Jan 1932, Page 2
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